Minted Lemonade Punch

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Serves 6

Pimm’s, a British liqueur, adds a faintly herbal and tea-like flavor to this drink. For a virgin variation, omit the Pimm’s and the sparkling water, and mix the syrup with 3 cups cold-brewed white tea.

1 cup sugar

¼ cup firmly packed mint sprig

Zest of 1 lemon

1 ¼ cups lemon juice

2 cups chopped strawberries

½ cup halved green grapes

½ cup thin half-moon cucumber slices

1 ¼ cups Pimm’s liqueur (10 oz.)

¾ cup sparkling water

1. Place sugar, mint, lemon zest, and 1 cup water in medium saucepan, and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low, and simmer 5 minutes, stirring until sugar dissolves. Cool, then strain. Stir in lemon juice.